Thong Pha Phum National Park

Thong Pha Phum National Park
อุทยานแห่งชาติทองผาภูมิ
IUCN category II (national park)
Park location in Thailand
Location	Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand
Nearest city	Kanchanaburi
Coordinates	14°41′34″N 98°24′13″E / 14.69278°N 98.40361°E / 14.69278; 98.40361Coordinates: 14°41′34″N 98°24′13″E / 14.69278°N 98.40361°E / 14.69278; 98.40361
Area	1,120 km² (430 sq mi)
Governing body	Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation

Thong Pha Phum National Park (Thai: อุทยานแห่งชาติทองผาภูมิ) is a national park in Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand. The park, located on the border with Burma, is part of the Western Forest Complex protected area.

Geography

Thong Pha Phum National Park is located about 200 kilometres (120 mi) northwest of Kanchanaburi town and 62 kilometres (39 mi) west of Thong Pha Phum in Si Sawat and Thong Pha Phum districts. The park's area is 1,120 square kilometres (430 sq mi).^[1]

Khao Chang Phueak is the park's highest peak.^[2] Nern Sao Thong mountain marks the Thailand - Burma border with a Thailand flag at the peak. On a clear day, the Andaman Sea may be visible from here.^[1]

History

Thong Pha Phum National Park was formerly the site of tin and tungsten mines.^[2]

Attractions

The park has numerous waterfalls and caves. Jok Ka Din waterfall descends 30 metres (98 ft) over a cliff near the border village of E-Thong. Another large waterfall is Khao Yai, with three levels. Other park waterfalls include Bi Teng, Dip Yai, Pha Pae and Chet Mit.^[1]^[2]

Khao Noi cave is located in Taling Daeng village and houses a Buddha image as well as stalactites and stalagmites.^[1]

Fauna

Animal species include elephant, tiger, water buffalo, barking deer and civet.^[1]

References

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1 2 3 4 5 "Thong Pha Phum". Department of National Parks (Thailand). Retrieved 27 May 2013.
1 2 3 "Thong Pha Phum National Park". Tourism Authority of Thailand. Retrieved 27 May 2013.

National parks, forest parks and wetlands in Thailand

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Marine national parks	Ao Phang Nga Phang Nga Bay Hat Chao Mai Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet Khao Sam Roi Yot Laem Son Mu Ko Ang Thong Mu Ko Chang Mu Ko Lanta Mu Ko Phetra Mu Ko Similan Mu Ko Surin Tarutao

Forest parks	Khao Kradong Phae Mueang Phi Phu Chi Fa Phu Langka Phu Phra Bat Buabok Pranburi Sa Nang Manora

Wetlands	Bueng Boraphet Don Hoi Lot Krabi River Estuary Kraburi River Estuary Phayao Lake Kuan Ki Sian of the Thale Noi Non-hunting Area

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